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• Uh, the first is the fiscal note.
• Uh, the first is the fiscal note.
• > no<00:59:09.880> fiscal<00:59:10.240> note noted that there is no fiscal note
• If a fiscal note were prepared on the bill, I suspect the fiscal note would show costs in DPS.
• fiscal note is on this bill? fiscal note is on this bill?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• However, I would note that the mega asset limit test does have some kind of, as you noted, some complexities
• And so I would love to see what our options are for this fiscal year, if not for next fiscal year.
• reviews and independent fiscal audits.
• and questions that my colleague noted earlier.
• Or is the proposal based on fiscal year compliance?

Summary: The hearing began with opening remarks on the Governor’s May Revision for child care and human services, with committee members and advocates stressing that the budget should not be balanced on the backs of low-income families, children, and providers. Legislative members and public witnesses strongly opposed the proposed suspension of the child care COLA, reductions to the Emergency Child Care Bridge Program, and the lack of codified rate reform tied to the alternative methodology. Several speakers also urged more support for providers affected by the Eaton fire and other disasters, and called for child care to be funded at the true cost of care and for additional slots to be restored. Administration, LAO, and Department of Education staff described the child care proposal as maintaining existing funding levels while adding administrative resources to prepare for federally required prospective payment changes and single-rate reform. The administration said the May Revision would suspend the 2025–26 COLA and reduce Bridge Program funding to align with utilization, while the LAO raised questions about the size and purpose of the proposed rate-reform and prospective-payment funding and recommended rejecting a Department of Technology exemption. CDE supported continued early education investments but said it would need additional resources if prospective pay were extended to state preschool, and it objected to a proposed reallocation of preschool funds for inclusive education grants. The committee then moved to the IHSS portion of the May Revision. DSS outlined five major proposals: capping provider work hours at 50 per week, eliminating IHSS for undocumented adults age 19 and older, shifting certain Community First Choice reassessment penalties to counties, reinstating the Medi-Cal asset test as a conforming IHSS reduction, and automating the termination of IHSS when Medi-Cal eligibility ends. DSS also discussed funding to implement a federal HCBS access rule and a separate reassessment of IHSS administrative methodology that found counties would need additional administrative funding. Finance said the proposals were intended to slow program growth and improve sustainability, while the LAO said it was still analyzing the package and raised concerns about implementation, county workload, and the potential loss of services. Committee members and public commenters criticized the IHSS cuts, especially the overtime cap and the elimination of services for undocumented adults and people affected by the asset test. Advocates argued that IHSS workers and recipients depend on these services, that county administration is already underfunded, and that the proposals could destabilize vulnerable consumers. The chair closed by saying the committee would continue to fight for child care and would not pause on child care, and the meeting recessed before moving on to the remaining May Revision items.

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• governor's proposal, um a new fiscal governor's proposal, um a new fiscal note<00:16:16.959>
• adjusted we had an adjusted fiscal note. adjusted we had an adjusted fiscal note.
• Uh, Madam Chair, the fiscal note that was requested on this bill as previously introduced identified
• Uh the way we wrote the fiscal note is that we would utilize an external...
• <01:35:22.880> note<01:35:23.120> is Uh the way we wrote the fiscal note is Uh the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• take place starting in fiscal year 28. take place starting in fiscal year 28.
• remainder 600,000 to fiscal year 27. remainder 600,000 to fiscal year 27.
• <01:06:45.119> year extended to the end of fiscal year extended to the end of fiscal year
• operating account starting in fiscal operating account starting in fiscal year<01:14:10.760>
• So the for fiscal years 28 and 29.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So there was an original fiscal note on the bill, but that was removed.
• The fiscal note was put on the bill by ENSI, but because now it's going to be a study, and we do have
• So there was an original fiscal note on the bill, but that was removed.
• There was a fiscal note on the bill originally.
• There was a fiscal note on the bill originally.

Bills: AB328, AB397

Keywords: Juneteenth, education, economic commission, cultural affairs, racial healing, policy recommendations, African-American studies, higher education, fee waivers, Native American students, unaccompanied youth, academic progress, Nevada System of Higher Education, 909, all

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• fiscal<00:26:41.600> year 502,000 in fiscal year 502,000 in fiscal year 2829.<00:26:43.919
• fiscal year 2627 and 502,000 in fiscal fiscal year 2627 and 502,000 in fiscal year<00:26:53.120>
• And there's more information on that fiscal note in that footnote.
• There's more information on that fiscal note in that footnote.
• year 2026, and there's more information on that fiscal note in that footnote.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• is state the fiscal note alone that is state the fiscal note alone that is going<01:30:24.199>
• <01:31:19.360> note bill over until we get the fiscal note bill over until we get the fiscal
• We have requested a fiscal note.
• He has requested the fiscal note.
• <01:40:02.800> note be discussed when the fiscal note be discussed when the fiscal note arrives

Bills: HF1, HF2

Keywords: Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud

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• <00:07:11.759> committee was an action by the fiscal committee was an action by the fiscal
• than having to wait for the fiscal than having to wait for the fiscal committee<00:07:22.520>
• It was noted that Fiscal has historically met on the third Friday of the month, which would put the next
• It was noted that Fiscal has historically met on the third Friday of the month, which would put the next
• I just note that, Mr.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Fiscal Committee met on January 30, 2025, and first organized itself by electing Senator Jim Gray as vice chair, electing Representative F as clerk, appointing Michael Caine as legislative budget assistant, and adopting the committee’s rules and procedures. The committee also adopted an amendment to the rules allowing audits to be automatically released to the public once placed on the Fiscal Committee agenda, with members discussing that the change would improve transparency and reduce paper handling. The minutes from the November 15, 2024 meeting were approved, with members who were absent abstaining. The committee then worked through a consent calendar and several individual items. It removed or noted withdrawals on a few items, including item 25004 for further discussion, item 25016 withdrawn by the Department of Education, item 257 removed by Representative F, and item 25001 removed under Tab 4. Item 25004, concerning the newborn screening program, prompted testimony from the Department of Health and Human Services explaining that the program is mandatory with an opt-out provision; officials said 99.2% of newborns were screened in 2023, meaning the opt-out rate was under 1%. The committee also approved item 25007, related to DHHS community health workers and telework policy, after hearing that the workers are not placed in schools and that DHHS follows statewide telework policy. On the regular calendar, the committee approved a Department of Administrative Services request to extend the release date for fiscal year 2024 numbers to March 31, and approved a Department of Fish and Game item. It also approved winter maintenance funding for the Department of Transportation after hearing that the $5.7 million request might not last through the winter if additional storms occur; DOT said even a small storm can cost more than $1 million and that crews are dispatched based on road conditions and supervisory judgment. The committee then approved items for the Judicial Council and the Office of Legislative Budget Assistant. The final discussion focused on the Health and Human Services dashboard and the Youth Development Center claims. DHHS acknowledged a data error in the APS client line and said Community Mental Health Center caseload data is still not fully accurate because two centers are undergoing EHR conversions. Members also asked about the low census at the Sununu Youth Development Center and about the process for managing future claims related to the YDC settlement fund. Witnesses from the Attorney General’s office said the fund is handled through a unique arrangement involving DOJ appropriations and judicial branch staff, that current judicial budget cuts are not yet affecting the litigation pace, and that the average resolution so far has been about $500,000, though future claims may vary. No votes were taken on the discussion items beyond the approvals noted above.

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• And then that's the fiscal note. And then that's the fiscal note.
• <00:37:21.800> legislature get fiscal notes here at the legislature get fiscal notes here
• <00:38:00.200> note we've gotten a lot of fiscal note we've gotten a lot of fiscal note requests
• <00:38:31.040> note that's um that's that's the fiscal note that's um that's that's the fiscal
• <00:40:02.520> note we assume that the in our fiscal note we assume that the in our fiscal

Bills: HF2432

Keywords: HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board

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• So $344 million in fiscal number again. So $344 million in fiscal year<00:16:03.680> 2026.
• So the estimate of fiscal impact for fiscal year 26 is just over $107 million. we'll skip over it to
• > impact<00:38:22.640> for<00:38:22.960> fiscal the estimate of fiscal impact for
• fiscal the estimate of fiscal impact for fiscal year<00:38:23.680> 26<00:38:24.560> is
• fiscal year 2026. fiscal year 2026.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• > for<00:17:03.200> fiscal<00:17:03.640> year<00:17:03.839> 25.
• >> No, these are people who were reemployed in fiscal year 2025.
• Um, and just one note, if you'll go back, Ryan.
• >> Um just one note. >> Um just one note. >> Hold<00:26:40.880> on.
• Um I just note, if you'll go back, Ryan.

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:00 Attendance Roll Call 00:00:54 Pension System Update 00:03:38, 958, all

Summary: The committee held its first official interim meeting after merging the General Government and Finance, Personnel, and Public Retirement committees, establishing a quorum and opening with the pledge and prayer. Members then received a briefing from KPPA representatives Ryan Barrow and Aaron Sarock on the state retirement systems, including KERS, CERS, and SPRS, and on the importance of fully funding the actuarially determined employer contribution, supplemental appropriations, and investment earnings in reducing unfunded liabilities. They said the systems have made progress toward a statutory closed amortization target of 2049 and emphasized that supplemental funding lowers current employer contribution rates but does not change that end date. A major topic was federal and state reemployment-after-retirement rules for retirees who return to work with participating employers. KPPA explained that retirees must have a bona fide separation from service, no prearranged agreement to return, and generally a one-calendar-month break in service for retirees on or after January 1, 2024. If a member fails to comply, retirement benefits can be voided, payments stopped, health coverage ended, and benefits repaid. The presenters also noted that rehired retirees do not earn a second retirement account, and employers rehiring them must pay employer contributions and, in non-exempt cases, reimburse health insurance costs. Members asked about the scale of rehired retirees and the difference between employer contribution and health insurance reimbursement amounts. KPPA said that in fiscal year 2025 there were over 3,500 rehired retirees in CERS and over 5,000 in SPRS, with substantial employer contributions and health reimbursement payments collected. They also explained that some positions are exempt from these chargebacks, including school resource officers and certain law enforcement positions that meet statutory criteria. The committee discussed House Bill 213, which allows cities, sheriffs’ departments, and post-secondary institutions to offer health insurance to rehired officers if authorized by the governing body, effective August 1, 2026, and clarifies the fiscal-year basis for certain exemption limits. No votes were taken.

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• Quickly, you mentioned a fiscal note, an estimate. Okay, do you have that fiscal note?
• JLBC has not reached out for an official fiscal note.
• Okay, so there is no fiscal note that JLBC... not yet, not yet, not yet. ...fiscal note that JLBC...
• Chair, I know how our fiscal note works. This ain't my first rodeo, okay?
• So, number one, I want the staff to order a fiscal note.

Bills: SB1112, SB1517, SB1537, SB1584, SB1673, SB1776

Keywords: mental health, hearings, acquaintance witnesses, patient rights, treatment evaluation, barbering, cosmetology, appropriation, funding, licensing, board operations, peace officer, training, public safety, traffic offenses, judicial system, corrections, recruitment, state budget, crime victims

Summary: The Appropriations Committee met on March 25 for what was described as its last regular meeting, with a possible special meeting tentatively planned for the following Tuesday. The committee first took up Senate Bill 1112, as amended by a strike-everything amendment that would appropriate $1 million from the Special Services Fund in FY2027 to the Arizona Department of Corrections for holistic, studio-based rehabilitative programming, with a required report due by June 30, 2028 on spending and outcomes such as self-harm, discipline, and recidivism. Testimony from the founder of Art of Our Soul and a formerly incarcerated peer facilitator emphasized trauma-informed art and music therapy, reductions in disciplinary violations and self-harm, and benefits for both incarcerated people and staff. The committee adopted the amendment and then gave SB 1112 a do-pass recommendation. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1776, which would allow urban Indian organizations to provide traditional healing services reimbursable through AHCCCS or the Arizona Long-Term Care System. The sponsor said the bill was intended to align Arizona with federal approval and other states’ models. AHCCCS testified neutral but said the bill would require a waiver change, likely at standard FMAP rather than 100%, and estimated a $1.3 million general fund impact; the chair said a COW amendment and fiscal note were needed. Members raised concerns about cost and access, and the sponsor clarified the bill was meant for American Indians and family members served through IHS-related facilities. The committee ultimately passed the bill out with a do-pass recommendation, though several members voted no or present over funding concerns. Senate Bill 1537, which would rename the Peace Officer Training Equipment Fund as the Public Safety De-escalation and Life Safety Fund and repeal an inactive advisory commission, failed after testimony from a legislative liaison explaining the fund’s history and use for equipment and de-escalation tools. Some members supported the cleanup, but others objected after the Arizona Police Association opposed the change and argued the commission should be reformed rather than repealed. The committee then considered Senate Bill 1584, as amended, which would provide $1 million for Department of Corrections recruitment and training, funded instead from the Peace Officer Training Equipment Fund. Testimony supported the need to address DOC staffing shortages, but some members objected that the fund was restricted to peace officer equipment; the committee adopted the amendment and passed the bill out. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 1673, which would fund the law enforcement crime victim notification system. A chair amendment shifted the source from the general fund to the victim compensation fund and reduced the amount to about $2.5 million. Testimony from the Arizona Sheriffs Association, a vendor, and the City of Phoenix described the notification system as constitutionally required, widely used, and important for victim safety and communication, but several members argued the amendment would take money from victim compensation and “rob Peter to pay Paul.” The committee adopted the amendment and then gave SB 1673, as amended, a do-pass recommendation. The chair closed by noting the committee was adjourned and that a special meeting might be posted for the following week.

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• But secondly, I do see Fiscal on here.
• Under the annual comprehensive fiscal report, it's noted that the report was much more timely than it
• We do want to note that in the administration's proposal, it noted in the agenda today that limited liability
• Just to note, this proposal's fiscal effect mostly operates, or entirely operates, through the research
• As I noted, on a serious note, this is a really important department, especially at this time in our

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The committee heard a series of May Revision budget items, beginning with the State Controller’s Office. SCO described requests for Fiscal Book of Record stabilization, payroll system implementation, ACFR reporting support, and unclaimed property outreach funding. Members focused on the Fiscal system’s July go-live, the improved timeliness of the ACFR, and the unclaimed property program’s roughly $15 billion balance and outreach efforts. The Department of Finance and LAO raised no major concerns, and the item was closed after discussion of how the new outreach funding would be used. The committee then considered several revenue proposals. Finance presented a proposal to tax pre-written digital software and SaaS, with estimated General Fund gains of $450 million in 2026-27 and $900 million ongoing; LAO suggested broader digital tax changes and a business-use exemption, while industry groups opposed the measure as a tax on essential digital tools. CDTFA also presented an administrative request tied to the software tax, and later a $10 million budget reduction reflecting lower operational needs. The committee then heard a federal conformity proposal for new children’s tax-deferred accounts, which LAO supported, and a proposal to cut the first-year LLC/LP minimum tax from $800 to $400, which Finance said would aid small business formation but LAO argued was poorly targeted and would reduce revenue. Another major item was a permanent business tax credit limitation beginning in 2027, capping credits at the greater of $5 million per corporation or 50% of pre-credit liability. Finance said it would raise about $850 million in 2026-27 and more in later years, while LAO noted it would mainly affect large firms using the R&D credit and could also touch California Competes and other programs. Public testimony split sharply between business groups opposing the cap and advocates supporting it as a progressive revenue measure. The committee also heard FTB’s CalFile realignment proposal, which would retain a smaller staff to continue improving the free filing system and return most of the prior funding to the General Fund. The hearing concluded with the California Arts Council’s request to reauthorize the Keep Arts in Schools voluntary contribution fund, which brings in about $221,000 to $266,000 annually for arts grants and teacher stipends. Members and advocates supported the item but also urged larger arts funding, including the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund. The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development then presented proposals for the California Civic Media Program, CA RISE reappropriation, and a reversion of unused Chips for America facility funds; LAO supported the latter two but was cautious about new civic media spending. Members raised concerns about the civic media program’s scope, including the exclusion of broadcast and the lack of a specific ethnic media set-aside, while GoBiz said funds would begin going out in the fall if approved.

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• Okay, before we move on from Treasurer, I have my notes.
• I have my notes in here.
• That's what I have in my notes that we adopted. And then this is LFC notes recommendations.
• of the FAR LFC notes.
• So I just wanted to note that. Okay, so. So I just wanted to note that.

Bills: SB241, SB145

Keywords: child care, child care assistance, child care subsidy, early childhood education, early childhood care, daycare, preschool, pre-K, Head Start, Early Head Start, Children's Code, early childhood education and care department, ECECD, child care facilities, licensed child care, registered child care, copayments, waitlist, subsidy, federal poverty level

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• Um, I don't understand the fiscal note.
• <00:38:17.359> I don't understand the fiscal note. I don't understand the fiscal note.
• fiscal note at all. And um I wonder Mr. fiscal note at all. And um I wonder Mr.
• Uh Madame Chair, members, um the fiscal Uh Madame Chair, members, um the fiscal note<00:39:54.160
• <00:41:34.000> note, That that the amount in the fiscal note, That that the amount in the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I did want to note that we do have an undetermined fiscal note resulting from Section 1.
• I know we're not a fiscal committee, but I was looking at the fiscal notes on this bill, and per biennium
• And so I'm curious if you could speak to the fiscal notes. Yeah, thank you so much.
• So we actually did a lot of work on those fiscal notes, and the fiscal notes were revised.
• Imagine the fiscal note on that.

Keywords: 909, all

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• recommendation through fiscal year 2029. recommendation through fiscal year 2029.
• note.
• <01:20:38.880> note.
• note.
• This effort would require a fiscal note.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Uh, in the fiscal notes, MnDOT, Mr. Nice. Yes.
• Uh, in the fiscal notes, MnDOT, Mr. Nice. Yes.
• Uh on the fiscal notes that uh exit.
• Uh in the fiscal notes, average of six. Uh in the fiscal notes, Mindot,<00:10:44.079> Mr.
• It's nice that you give us fiscal note.

Bills: HF1532, HF1290, HF2231, HF2013

Keywords: eminent domain, reimbursement, property acquisition, appraisal, landowner rights, HF1290, AED, automatic external defibrillator, defibrillator signage, wayfinding signs, roadside signs, directional signage, public access AED, emergency medical response, cardiac arrest, sudden cardiac arrest, public safety, Minnesota Department of Transportation, road authority, transportation law

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• All the bills that will have a fiscal note on them will likely come to us, unless it's a fee or a tax
• <00:27:55.519> and committee and you can have notes and committee and you can have notes and
• Then we have Pam Ellis, who's probably listening back at the office, issuing thousands of fiscal notes
• <00:58:42.640> when see the the note the word note uh when see the the note the word note
• committee statute the page 51 is fiscal committee statute the fiscal<01:15:35.040> committee<

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Summary: The Finance Committee met for an organizational opening session in which the chair, Ken Weyler, called the committee to order and members introduced themselves. The introductions established the committee’s leadership and membership, including Vice Chair Dan McGuire, ranking member Mary Jane Wallner, deputy ranking member Karen Eil, clerk Jerry Griffin, and other members from both parties. Many members briefly described prior legislative service and professional backgrounds, with several noting prior experience on Finance or related budget committees. Chair Weyler then outlined committee procedures and expectations. He emphasized that Finance handles spending bills and fiscal notes, that bills will generally be heard by the full committee and then referred to the appropriate division, and that executive sessions may be used to save time when positions are clear. He reviewed rules on attendance, dress, phones, paperwork handling, committee replacements, conflict of interest and recusal, and the process for testimony, including that members should listen without debating witnesses and that sponsors of bills must recuse themselves from questioning witnesses on their own bills. He also described the committee’s structure and workload, noting three divisions and the role of legislative budget staff. Weyler said the committee would likely see bills from many policy committees that have fiscal impacts, and he encouraged policy committees to find offsets within their own areas rather than assume new spending will be added. No bills were heard and no votes were taken during this portion of the meeting.

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• You've got your phone out, you got your notes there.
• I think when you look at the fiscal on this, and ACA has given a fiscal, we are attacking the most prevalent
• fiscal.
• fiscal.
• It makes sense fiscally, clinically, and compassionately.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health Policy met with a quorum and heard five bills. SB 126, on prescription hearing aids, would remove Florida’s prohibition on mailing hearing aids when required tele-audiology testing and procedures are completed before sale. The sponsor said the bill would improve access, especially for people with travel or geographic barriers. The Florida Academy of Audiologists expressed support in concept but said it was still working with the sponsor on an amendment for consumer safety. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 152 would require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies using smoke evacuation systems during certain surgical procedures. Supporters, including the Florida Nurses Association and several nurses, described surgical smoke as a workplace and patient safety hazard containing harmful chemicals, viruses, bacteria, and other contaminants, and said evacuation technology is available and already required in some settings. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 264 would expand step-therapy exemptions for severe mental illness, including certain postpartum and pregnancy-related mental health conditions, so physicians would not have to require patients to fail preferred drugs in specified circumstances. Support came from Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, NAMI Florida, and several medical and pharmacy groups, who argued that delays in effective treatment can worsen crises and increase hospital and crisis-care costs. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 342 would create a public-records exemption for current and former AHCA employees and certain family information, citing threats and harassment directed at inspectors and regulators. President Gaetz said he generally opposes such exemptions but supported this one because the employees are not elected officials and face real safety risks. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 294 would limit the Board of Pharmacy’s ability to add heart failure, coronary heart disease, and cardiac rhythm disorders to the list of chronic conditions eligible for collaborative pharmacy practice, keeping those conditions under direct physician management. The Florida Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons, Florida Medical Association, and the Florida chapter of the American College of Cardiology supported the bill, while the Florida Society of Health System Pharmacists opposed it. The committee voted the bill favorably. Senator Trumbull asked to be recorded in support of SB 126 and SB 152, and the meeting adjourned without further business.